Tributes by various newspapers on Mashriqi's outstanding educational performance:1907 and 1911-1912

This chronology is not yet complete, however, more information shall be added as and when possible. Please note that the author has made every attempt to provide an error free chronology. However, errors, mistakes, and omissions are possible due to human error or for any other reason. The author cannot be held responsible for such errors, mistakes, or omissions.

It is important to note that newspapers such as The Bombay Chronicle, The Hindustan Times, and The Tribune did not belong to the Khaksar Tehrik. It is highly recommended that researchers and authors read Al-Islah weekly (the Khaksar Tehrik’s weekly) in order to get a true sense of the Khaksars’ point of view.

1895 Mashriqi meets Sir Syed Ahmed Khan with his father at Rampur in India.

1897 Mashriqi starts school at B.N.Public School in Amritsar, India.

1900 Mashriqi is first in the entire district in middle school examination.

1900 He begins studying at Government High School in Amritsar.

1902 He passes the Matric exam from Government High School with distinction and was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Mathematics, Persian and Arabic.

1904 Mashriqi passes his intermediate examination and stood first in the entire district. He also received Jubilee Scholarship and Proficiency awards in the subjects of Arabic, Mathematics and English. He went to Church Mission College and won a Jubilee Scholarship and proficiency prizes in Mathemetics, Arabic, and English.

1904 Mashriqi comes to F.C. College (Foreman Christian College) in Lahore for his Bachelor of Arts degree.

1906 He graduates from F.C. College.

1907 He passes his M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Punjab and broke all previous records. The Governor of Punjab congratulated him on his success.

"Inayatullah Khan of Christ's College, besides gaining First Class in Oriental Languages obtained Honours in Natural Sciences. He became Wrangler only after two years residence."

1911 June 17 The Daily Mirror, London writes:

"This year at Cambridge Inayatullah Khan of Amritsar and a student of Christ's College has obtained the unusual distintion of successfully competing for two Triposes at the same time and obtaining a First Class and Honours in them."

1911 June 17 The Telegraph, London:

"Other Tripos lists were issued yesterday. Among the names stands conspicuous the name of Inayatullah Khan whose University career presents a series of remarkable successes."

1911 June 30 Indian Student, London:

"But it has been given to a few Indian students in England to achieve such academic distinctions as has fallen to the lot of Mr. Inayatullah whose name appears both in the Oriental Languages and the Natural Sciences Tripos this year. Born in 1888 he did his B.A. while yet a boy of 18 in First Class and got his M.A. in Mathemetics only one year later taking a First Class for the first time in the history of the Punjab University in 1907. In 1908, he was Foundation Scholar at Cambridge and Wrangler and Bachelor Scholar in 1909. We hope and pray that his exceptional abilities may find adequate opportunities for consecrating themselves to the service of his country and glory of his God."

1912 June 12 The Cambridge Daily News lauded his performance at Cambridge University. "A further batch of lists was published this morning. Chief interest was taken in the performance of Inayatullah Khan of Christ's College who has proved himself the best all-round Indian student ever at Cambridge. The best known Indians previuosly are, perhaps, B.P.Paranjpye and A.T.Rajan, both of whom were bracketed senior Wranglers. A few years ago S.A.Majid came along and besides passing both parts of Law Tripos, obtained honours in Oriental Languages Tripos. All these performances are swept aside by the achievement of Inayatullah Khan of Christ's College who yesterday obtained a First Class in the Mechanical Sciences Tripos…He is believed to be the first man of any nationality to obtain honours in four different Triposes. He established a record at the Punjab University also in Mathematics by gaining First Class for the first time in the history of the University. He has carried off a very large number of awards at Christ's College."

1912 June 12 the Westminster Gazette writes:

"A brilliant Indian Scholar, Inayatullah Khan, who today passed, besides his three other Triposes, another Tripos is one of the most distinguished Indians ever seen up."

1912 The Star, London writes:

"It was hitherto considered not possible at Cambridge that a man could take four Triposes in the short period of five years, but it is to the credit of India that Inayatullah Khan of Christ's College has accompalished the feat. In 1909, he was declared a Wrangler, two years later he secured First Class Honours in Oriental Languages Tripos and Natural Sciences Tripos at one and the same time and established a record performance."

1912 The Daily Chronicle, London writes:

"The Mechanical Science Tripos result which was published at Cambridge yesterday was notable for the success of Inayatuallah Khan who is belived to be the first man to take honours in four different Tripos. He must be placed in the first rank of Indians who have been educated in this country."

1912 June 13 The Yorkshire Post writes:

"Inayatullah Khan…has proved himself the best student ever at Cambridge. He is believed to be the first man of any nationality to obtain honours in four different subjects…"

1912 Evening News writes:

"Two special features gave distinction to the Mechanical Sciences Tripos published today at Cambridge, an Indian scholar, Inayatullah Khan, passing his fourth Tripos…"

1912 He completes his education at Cambridge University.

1913 While he was still in England, the Maharaja of Alver offered him a State Premiership. He politely declined the offer.

1913 January Mashriqi returned to India.

1913 April The Governor of the NWFP appointed him Vice Principal of Islamia College in Peshawar.

1916 He was promoted to the rank of Principal of Islamia College.

1917 October 17 The British government appointed him Under Secretary of Education in British India in place of Sir John Anderson.

1918 February 19 Mashriqi, as the Under Secretary, recommends the following Muslims for a vacancy in a government position:

Dr. Iqbal (Allama Iqbal)

Afzal Hussain of Cambridge University

Qazi, a Wrangler from Cambridge University.

Mirza Ali Mohammad Khan

Source: Al-Mashriqi by Dr. Azmatullah Bhatti page 301

1919 September He became member of the Indian Education Service (I.E.S.)

1920 He was offered Ambassadorship of Afganistan. He declined the offer.

1920 He started writing his book Tazkirah.

1920 December Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar invites him to become the Head of the Mathematics Department at Jamia Millia Islamia University.

1921 He was offered Knighthood (Title of Sir) but Mashriqi did not accept it.

1923 Mashriqi was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts- F.R.S.A (London)
Source: Luminaries page 261

1924 His book, Tazkirah, was published.

1925 Tazkirah was nominated for the Nobel Prize.

1925 Mashriqi sent a copy of Tazkirah to Mustafa Kamal Pasha of Turkey.

1925 October 18 Mashriqi wrote a letter to Mustafa Kamal Pasha of Turkey.

1926 He heads a delegation to Cairo, Egypt for Motamar-I-Khilafat Conference. It was held May 13-22, 1926.
Source: The Muslim Luminaries page 264

1926 May 13 He delivered his historic speech, Khitab-e- Misr, at the Motamar-I-Khilafat Conference at Egypt.

1926 Mashriqi meets Einstein at his house.

1926 Mashriqi towards the end of the year returned to India from his foreign tour.

1928 Vocational and Technical education in schools was enforced by Mashriqi.

1929 He becomes Fellow Asiatic Society of France.

1930 Mashriqi lays the foundation for the Khaksar Tehrik.

1930 He becomes a member of the International Congress of Orientalists (Leiden).

1930 He attends the Palestine World Conference.

1931 August 01 Mashriqi’s book, Ishaa'rat, is published. It explains the philosophy of the Khaksar Tehrik.

1932 Mashriqi met Abul Kalam Azad at Dehli. Abul Kalam Azad had said that the Khaksar Tehrik was the only party, which could eradicate the problems of Muslims. It might be of interest to some people that Abu Kalam Azad used to work as an editor at Mashriqi's father’s weekly, Vakil, from Amritsar.

1934 November 22 Al-Islah weekly, a publication of the Khaksar Tehrik, is started from Lahore.

1935 November 15 Mashriqi’s book, Qaul-e-Faisal, is published.

1936 January 10 Allama Mashriqi's addresses the Muslims at Dehli.

1936 April 24 A report is made on the activites of the Khaksar camp in Rawalpindi

1939 October 16 Quaid-e-Azam visits Mashriqi at the Khaksar Camp in Dehli. Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan accompanies him. This is reported in The Statesman of October 17, 1939.
Source: The Statesman of October 17, 1939

1939 October 16 Sir Abdur Rahim (President of the Legislative Assembly), Sir Abdullah Haroon, and Sir Ziaud Din Ahmed visit Mashriqi at the Khaksar Camp in Dehli. This is reported in The Statesman of October 17, 1939.Source: The Statesman of October 17, 1939

1939 October 19 Mashriqi sends a telegram to Quaid-e-Azam.

1939 October 25 Mashriqi writes a letter to Quaid-e-Azam

1939 October 26 Quaid-e-Azam writes to Mashriqi.

1939 October 28 Mr Ahmed Shah, Bar at Law and a lieutenant of Mashriqi, meets Mr. R.A. Kidwai, the Minister of Jails, regarding the Khaksar issue with the Government of U.P. The Statesman reports this on October 30, 1939.